Shell Thrapston fuel prices
Shell · NN14 4UR · Thrapston
Junction 13 A14, Kettering, Northamptonshire
Diesel here is 7.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 23 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 3 within 3 miles. Raunds Sf Connect, 2.9 miles away, is 6.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Thrapston
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Thrapston?
- Unleaded
- £102.25
- Super Unleaded
- £115.45
- Diesel
- £112.70
- Super Diesel
- £126.45
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Petrol stations near NN14 4UR
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Essar
Service Station, 113, Oundle Road, Thrapston, Kettering, NN14 4PB, Kettering
|
175.9poldLast reported 55 days ago
0.6 mi
· Diesel 195.5poldLast reported 55 days ago
|
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BP
London Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Lane closure on Raunds Road (starts Mon 2 Nov, until 14 Nov)
|
178.9pLast reported 9 days ago
2.9 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
|
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Asda
Michael Way, Raunds
Lane closure on London Road (starts Mon 2 Nov, until 14 Nov)
|
173.9pLast reported 9 days ago
3.0 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
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How Shell Thrapston fuel prices compare
Unleaded
Last reported 33 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Unleaded
Last reported 51 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
3.8% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+7.5p)
3.3% above the UK average (+6.5p)
2.3% above the Shell national average (+4.7p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Raunds Sf Connect — 2.9 mi away, save ~191p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 203.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
5.7% above the UK average (+12.5p)
3.2% above the Shell national average (+7.1p)
Lowest 229.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 5 Oct
Shell Thrapston price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 185.9p | 209.9p | 204.9p +1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 185.9p | 209.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 185.9p +1.0 | 209.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 184.9p | 209.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 184.9p +1.0 | 209.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 183.9p +2.0 | 209.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 181.9p | 209.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 181.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p −6.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 205.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 224.9p | |
One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.
Where the money goes
About 45% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.
| Per litre | Pump price | Fuel and retailer | Fuel duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded | 185.9p | 101.95p | 52.95p | 31.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 209.9p | 121.95p | 52.95p | 35.00p |
| Diesel | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| Super Diesel | 229.9p | 138.65p | 52.95p | 38.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Thrapston
How much is diesel at Shell Thrapston?
Diesel at Shell Thrapston is 204.9p per litre, last reported on 9 October 2026. That is 6.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £112.70.
Is Shell Thrapston open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Thrapston is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Thrapston have?
Shell Thrapston reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Thrapston change its prices?
Unleaded has held the same price for the last 30 days.